Project Accountant

We are seeking a detail-driven accounting professional to oversee job cost controls, inventory asset tracking, and financial reporting for multiple operating entities within a growing organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring project expenses are accurately captured, inventory is properly managed, and financial data flows seamlessly into consolidated reporting. The position partners closely with accounting leadership and operations teams while supporting month-end close and audit activities.

• Monitor project expenses to ensure labor, materials, and overhead are accurately recorded and aligned with contractual activity
• Review work-in-process, job progress, and percentage-of-completion calculations
• Oversee inventory cycle counts and validate inventory movements and usage
• Ensure timely job closures and proper expense recognition
• Prepare monthly job and inventory reporting for consolidated financial statements
• Support month-end close processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Assist with annual budgeting and financial planning activities

• Maintain and update standard costing models
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal financial controls
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes and reporting accuracy

• Partner with operations teams to align financial tracking with project execution
• Work closely with accounting leadership on daily accounting needs
• Support external audit requests and documentation for quarterly and annual reviews

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 3+ years of experience in project accounting, cost analysis, or financial operations
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial controls
• Experience working within ERP/MRP systems (manufacturing or project-based environments preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capability
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, analyze complex data, and solve problems effectively